Sec. 2. An applicant for a mental health counselor license under section 1 of this chapter or a mental health counselor associate license under section 1.5 of this chapter must have received a master's or doctor's degree in an area related to mental health counseling from an eligible postsecondary educational institution that meets the following requirements:
(1) If the institution was located in the United States or a territory of the United States, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution was accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
(2) If the institution was located in Canada, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution was a member in good standing with the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada.
(3) If the institution was located in a foreign country other than Canada, at the time of the applicant's graduation the institution:
(A) was recognized by the government of the country where the school was located as a program to train in the practice of mental health counseling or psychotherapy counseling; and
(B) maintained a standard of training substantially equivalent to the standards of institutions accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.
As added by P.L.147-1997, SEC.71. Amended by P.L.2-2007, SEC.341; P.L.84-2010, SEC.61.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
Article 23.6. Behavioral Health and Human Services Professionals
Chapter 8.5. Mental Health Counselor Licensure
25-23.6-8.5-1. Mental Health Counselor Application Requirements
25-23.6-8.5-1.5. Mental Health Counselor Associate License Requirements; Associate Temporary Permit
25-23.6-8.5-1.7. Requirements While in Doctoral Program
25-23.6-8.5-2. Requirements for Institution Attended by Applicant
25-23.6-8.5-3. Educational Requirements
25-23.6-8.5-4. Clinical Experience Requirements
25-23.6-8.5-5. Eligibility for Examination
25-23.6-8.5-6. Examination; Times and Places
25-23.6-8.5-7. Issuance of License
25-23.6-8.5-8. Duration of Mental Health Counselor License; Renewal
25-23.6-8.5-8.5. Duration of Mental Health Counselor Associate License; Renewal
25-23.6-8.5-9. Reinstatement of Invalid License
25-23.6-8.5-9.5. Reciprocity for Mental Health Counselors
25-23.6-8.5-10. Temporary Permit
25-23.6-8.5-11. Notification of Retirement From Practice
25-23.6-8.5-12. Exemption From Examination Requirement
25-23.6-8.5-14. Mental Health Diagnosis Evaluation; Requirements; Documentation